Warehouse Operative - Nights

About the role

Warehouse Operative (nights)

Location: 814 Leigh Road, Slough Trading Estate, Slough, SL1 4BD
Shift pattern: Sunday to Thursday
Shift times: 20:00pm to 06:00am
Salary: £40,643.43

Where could your journey take you?

Not everyone wants a typical 9 to 5. If you prefer working evenings and nights, enjoy staying active and like being part of a team that keeps the country moving while most people are asleep, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Every successful delivery starts long before our drivers hit the road. Our night shift Warehouse Operatives play a vital role in preparing customer orders, ensuring the right products are picked, loaded and ready for delivery the next day.

If night working suits your lifestyle and you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, this could be the next step in your journey.

Make our journey your journey and help us deliver great service to customers across the UK.

Play an important part in our journey

As a Warehouse Operative on our night shift, you'll work across our ambient, chilled and frozen warehouse environments, helping to prepare customer orders ready for delivery.

Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you'll help ensure our drivers leave on time with the right products in the right place, so our customers receive the excellent service they expect.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you'll stay active throughout your shift while playing a key part in keeping our operation running smoothly overnight.

What you'll be doing

  • Picking customer orders accurately using voice technology headsets
  • Loading vehicles ready for delivery
  • Organising and storing products safely and correctly
  • Using warehouse equipment safely, with full training provided
  • Moving stock using pump trucks, power pallet trucks and forklifts
  • Supporting colleagues to keep the warehouse running efficiently overnight
  • Helping ensure drivers leave on schedule with complete and accurate orders

What we're looking for

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Great teamwork and communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • A commitment to delivering excellent service
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using voice picking technology is beneficial but not essential
  • Warehouse or multi-temperature experience is helpful, but not essential
  • A good level of physical fitness, as this is an active role involving regular movement and manual handling
  • Reliability and flexibility to work evening and night shifts

Why join us?

Night shifts can offer a working pattern that fits around family commitments, personal interests or simply your preferred way of working. If you're someone who enjoys working later hours, you'll be joining a team that plays a critical role in keeping our operation moving around the clock.

At Bidfood, we know that great businesses are built by great people. That's why we're committed to supporting your development and helping you build a rewarding career.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your warehouse skills, gain new qualifications or progress into other opportunities across the business, we'll support you every step of the way.

Ready to take the next step in your journey? Apply today and make our journey your journey.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
  • A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
  • Life cover that you can increase.
  • Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
  • A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.
The extras
  • Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
  • Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
  • Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.
We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!
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